Recommend me a good first aid kit

[Snoopaloop]

I hope this is the right sub forum.

I'm looking to buy a kit to throw in my truck for emergencies. It has to be fairly small (let's just say the size of a backpack) and I'm looking to spend ~$200. What should I look for in a kit as far as contents?
Thanks

 

[2014RubyRed]

OUTDOOR FIRST AID KIT 201 PC FOR CAMPING, BOATING, FISHING, HUNTING | Amazon.com: Outdoor Recreation


This is what I carry. Fits snuggly under that back seat and stays together good. Haven't ever had a need (knock on wood) for even a Band-Aid yet, but the stuff inside is easily replaceable from Walgreen, CVS, etc. Also might think about getting a plastic container of baby wipes......

 

[t_j]

The adventure medical kits expedition kit is a good start in your price range.







FYI you can buy first aid kits with you hsa funds if you have an account.

 

[shooterAMG]

I bought the kit below and added items to it.


Law Enforcement Vehicle Kit


I have one in each car and they have proven themselves more than once.

 

[The Macf]

For $200, you can build a badass one.

I keep:

Quick clot
Israeli Bandage
Splint
Tourniquet
Scissors
Scalpel
Nasopharyngeal tube
Lots of different bandages
Lots of different pads
iodine or alcohol wipes
aspirin

If this is for your truck, your main goal is stop bleeding and provide breathing. A top-rated surplus IFAK will do the trick and is small.

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Also don't get fooled by the item count. No one needs a $200 200 item first aid kit with one large 6 x 6 pad, and 199 small bandaids.

 

[treypal]

X2 on Adventure medical.

But I have built my own as well.

Normal stuff plus.
Clotting sponges
Surgical Super Glue
Sutures
EpiPen
Scapel
Lots of Imodium (Mexico)
Bunch of other stuff I can't think of.

 

[HAYNES OFFROAD]

https://store.itstactical.com/medical/its-eta-trauma-kit-fatboy.html

Ive got a few of these kits laying around (1 in all off road vehicles, at home, etc...), pretty well put togethor, and will cover most serious injuries that require immediate attention.

 

[Taxman]

If carrying Epi-Pens or other medications, make sure you look at the expiration date periodically. Epi-Pens typically have an 18-month shelf life. Other medicines such as Tylenol and Advil can last several years before they lose their medicinal qualities.

Also, if you keep an Epi-Pen in your kit, make sure you don't leave it in the heat, cold or in direct sunlight for very long. Epinephrine oxidizes in extreme temperatures and becomes ineffective. I usually keep my Epi-Pens in my medicine cabinet and take them with me on vacations or excursions. I don't leave them in my first aid kit.

Something I recently learned is that heat also affects the elasticity and adhesive quality of band-aids and surgical tape. I'm considering just removing the first aid kit altogether from my truck and only taking it with me when travelling long distances or on vacations, camping, etc.

 

[Huck]

The best first-aid kit is the one you build.

Pre-packed kits will give you a range of stuff, but usually never enough of smaller items like standard bandaids.

I have severeal of the ITS tactical kits laying around, but those are more designed for blowouts and more complex injuries.

Best suggestion is to put your own together.

Stock more gauze and tape, takes up less space and can be used to make several bandaids.

 

[Rookie]

I have a stomp II medical Kit. I would only recommend it if you have an advanced level of medical training. I have also swapped a bunch of stuff out and added some things but it is a great base kit. It's not small by any means though. Two separate layers that zip open and then two smaller bags inside to allow for a quick grab bag of the necessities.

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